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Ladder ball is a popular beach and barbecue game, also known as blongo bowl or horse balls, for its similarity to horse shoes. Points are scored by trying to toss a pair of golf balls, connected...

Heelys are a popular style of shoes which feature small wheels in the heels of the soles of the shoes. These wheels enable the wearer to roll and glide as if wearing skates, but are also small...

Hacky Sack is a popular activity that utilizes agility and coordination. In 1972, two men in Oregon, John Stalberger and Mike Marshall, created a type of footbag activity and called the game "hack...

Footbag, also known as Hacky Sack, is played with a small bag that is passed back and forth without the use of hands or arms. While the game can be played with multiple players, you can also learn...

In 1993 snowboarders were looking for a way to enjoy the mountain ski resorts when there was no snow. This led to the creation of the mountain board. If you have ever wanted to learn how to ride a...

Many people enjoyed scooters in their younger days, but when the Razor scooter brand was released, popularity in the two-wheeled low-riders surged in all age ranges. A scooter is an easy-to-ride...

Snowblading is a crossover sport, halfway between skiing and snowboarding, which uses two blades that are shorter and wider than normal downhill skis. They are popularly used in half-pipes and for...

When you throw the Frisbee up you want it to hit right on your foot. Learn how to do the up the leg freestyle Frisbee roll from a world champion in this free sports video.

Foot brushes can be used in combinations or to pass the Frisbee to another player. Learn how to do freestyle Frisbee foot brush passes from a world champion in this free sports video.

It is much easier to complete a move when the foot is set in the right spot for the foot brush. Learn how to do freestyle Frisbee foot brush sets and combinations from a world champion in this...

The more spin a foot brush adds to a Frisbee the better. Learn how to add spin using freestyle Frisbee foot brushes from a world champion in this free sports video.

Clockwise foot brushes are a little easier for right-handers than counterclockwise spin. Learn how to do freestyle Frisbee clockwise foot brushes from a world champion in this free sports video.

When the foot connects with the Frisbee it should be on the outside so that the spin is increased. Learn how to do freestyle Frisbee counterclockwise foot brushes from a world champion in this...

It is possible to do a Laerb kick from the ground. Learn how to do freestyle Frisbee foot brushes from the ground from a world champion in this free sports video.

A foot brush can be used as part of a combination or as a pass to a partner. Learn how to do freestyle Frisbee foot brushes from a world champion in this free sports video.

The easiest way to do a foot trap is when you are already on the ground. Learn how to do freestyle Frisbee foot traps from a world champion in this free sports and recreation video.

A BMX bike has special pegs protruding from the front and rear axles. These pegs play a critical role in a number of special bike tricks, including the fork wheelie. Instead of raising the bike up...

A rope ladder is one of those things that appears almost effortless if you are observing someone skillfully climbing one; however, there is a technique to successfully climbing a rope ladder....

One of the most important pieces of ski equipment is your boots. Properly fitted ski boots can improve your skiing overnight. However, improperly fitted boots can ruin your vacation and make you...

Trees are wonderful jungle gyms designed by nature. The thrill of climbing high in a tree can leave you feeling adventurous. A journey to the top of the tree might be treacherous without the right...

Razor scooters are popular for all ages and are easy to ride for recreation and transportation. However, performing tricks on them, such as ollies (aka bunny hops or jumps), is more complicated...

The Open Break Underarm Turn in Night Club Two Step is a pattern that is danced in several other Latin dances. It often leads into and out of other patterns, although it can be danced on its own....

The Alternating Underarm Turns in Cha Cha is a fun step for both partners, because they both get a chance to turn. It is characterized by a break in the dance hold to open position, and then a...

The Alternating Underarm Turns in Cha Cha is a fun step for both partners because they both get a chance to turn. It is characterized by a break in the dance hold to open position, and then a full...

Samba is a fun, fast Latin dance that either be danced in one spot or by traveling around the dance floor. While dancing the Samba, you can mix things up by dancing in place for a few steps,...

East Coast Swing is a fun ballroom dance, but it is fast so it does not take long to perform a lot of different steps. The Belly Wrap is an East Coast Swing step that is very common and easy. Men...

East Coast Swing is a fun ballroom dance, but it is fast so it does not take long to perform a lot of different steps. The outside underarm turn is an East Coast Swing step that is very common and...

The Cross body Lead in Cha Cha is just one of many snappy steps you can do for this dance. It can be danced all by itself as a stand-alone pattern, although it is often used as a lead-in for other...

The cross body lead in Rumba is just one of many different steps you can do for this dance. It can be danced all by itself as a stand-alone pattern, although it is often used as a lead-in for...

The cross body lead in Mambo is just one of many different steps you can do for this dance. It can be danced all by itself as a stand-alone pattern, although it is often used as a lead-in for...

Bolero is a very pretty Latin dance. The man and woman flirt and chase each other through the dance. The Left Side Pass in Bolero is a step that is very common and usually one of the first steps...

West Coast Swing is a swing dance with several basic patterns that everyone should learn when they are learning the dance. Many other patterns are built off of these basic steps, and these basic...

West Coast Swing is a swing dance with several basic patterns that everyone should learn when they are learning the dance. Many other patterns are built off of these basic steps, and these basic...

Bolero is a Latin dance characterized by large, sweeping steps and arm movements. The Crossover Break and Double Underarm Turn in Bolero is a very common step. Latin dancers who like to turn...

Bolero is a very pretty Latin dance where the man and lady flirt and chase each other. The Underarm Pass in Bolero is usually one of the first steps you learn in the dance. Latin dancers who like...

The cha-cha is a Latin dance that is very fast, so you tend to do a lot of patterns through the course of each song. The open break underarm turn is a cha-cha step that is very common and easy....

Rumba is a Latin dance that offers many opportunities to separate from your partner and come back together again. The Open Break Underarm Turn is a Rumba step that is very common. Women who like...

West Coast Swing is a swing dance that has several basic patterns. Many other patterns are built off of these basic steps, which are used as connectors and “thinking steps” between...

East Coast Swing is a fun ballroom dance, but it is fast so it does not take long to perform a lot of different steps. The inside underarm turn is an East Coast Swing step that is very common and...

Mambo is a fast-paced Latin dance, so you will find that you quickly run through your repertoire of steps! The open break underarm turn is a mambo step that is very common and easy, yet it looks...

The advanced waltz time step in tap dancing is done to ¾ time. It’s very similar to the single waltz time step, but there are two heel drops added. Put your tap shoes on and...

In tap dancing, the term "essence" applies to a dance step that is associated with the soft shoe. There are a variety of combination and patterns to the essence. We will concentrate on learning...

The single standard or buck break in tap dancing is a two-measure movement that follows a six-measure movement, such as a time step. The breaks can be kind of tricky. You have to get the order of...

At first glance, the basic step in the Mambo may look very similar to Salsa. However, the timing in Mambo is more difficult in that you are starting on the second beat of the measure, which many...

There are many different steps you can do in Quickstep. Once you learn all the basics, you can combine them together to keep the dance interesting and fit the music. However, the dance is somewhat...

The double triple off beat time step is one of the stomp time steps in tap dancing. The step is done to the count of “and 1 and a 2 and a 3 and 4.” The steps involved are: brush...

The double time step is done to the count of “8 and 1 and 2 and 3 and.” The combination includes the following steps: shuffle hop, brush step, brush step step. Put on your tap shoes...

The triple-time step is yet another variation of the time step, which is often executed in tap dance routines. The count for the triple-time step is “8 and 1 and a 2 and 3 and.” The...

The double traveling time step in tap dancing is one of those dance moves where you move or “travel” to the right or to the left. This combination is just one of many variations of...

The quarter turn in Quickstep is one of the most basic steps for this dance, and many people will begin the dance with it. It is most often followed by the progressive chasse.The count for the...